We may not realize but the light has a great effect on us. Not only does it allow us to see, light stimulates us and influences our moods and activity levels. Science has proved that our physiological response to light varies depending on its color spectrum, intensity, and timing. Because of this sensitivity…
Quality lighting is a crucial aspect of our daily life and is often taken for granted. Lighting control is the ability to manage the level and quality of light in a given space for specific situations or tasks. Controlling room lighting optimally not only enhances the experience but it also helps to save energy by…
Lighting can have a profound effect on people. It is a known fact that brighter lighting causes people to respond more emotionally while dim lighting can have a relaxing effect on people. But changing the hue of light can also add to the productivity and the alertness of workers. Adding blue or bright hues into…
Lighting control systems are modern network-based solutions that analyze, automate, and control lighting in real-time. Today’s lighting controls and design do more than just illuminating offices and business environments. They offer a significant reduction in energy costs and increase efficiency.
From an enterprise perspective, they allow businesses to manage their lighting solutions and offer insights for…
You can now have a fully-integrated home using Crestron control systems. For example, you can wake up in the morning and the lights on your side of the bed turn on, without disturbing your partner. You can preheat your bathroom and then watch your favourite channel on TV, without fumbling for switches or a remote.…
Incandescent bulbs are being phased out gradually and will most probably be phased out almost completely within the next 10 years or so. They are being replaced by CFL and LED bulbs that result in greater energy savings.
However, the flip side is that not all dimmers work with CFL and LED bulbs and these…
There is a technology that will allow you to set wireless lighting in your home or office with complete control wherever you are and wherever you're going. You can have an extremely flexible lighting system with enhanced energy savings, both at the same time.
This technology is the Maestro wireless technology from Lutron …
Have you always wanted to turn your touch screen display into an advanced controller? Have you always wanted to create a custom graphical environment? Have you wanted to do all of this with an unobtrusive, low-profile AV product?
If so, you need the DGE-100 , which is a Digital Graphics Engine from Crestron …
Centralised lighting controls and design is the ability to centrally regulate the level and quality of light in a given space for specific tasks or situations. Controlling light properly not only enhances the experience, it helps to save energy and money by using light when and where it is needed most.
By using centralised lighting…
The past decade or so has seen an unprecedented change in the technology infrastructure that connects different parts of our lives together, and is driving change in our lives in incredible ways. It’s amazing to recall that just a decade ago, we couldn’t take even broadband Internet for granted – let alone widespread 3G and…
Saving energy through smart lighting solutions isn't only a politically correct, go-green initiative, it also makes smart business sense. There are several ways in which you can save and manage energy throughout your home or business. Energy management (EM) is the buzzword these days and includes energy production, energy consumption, and the saving of energy.…
Today, most businesses and individuals use dimmers, so that they can dim the lights that they have installed in their homes or offices. This results in convenient lighting, as well as energy conservation. However, it is important that you choose the right dimmer depending on the lights that you have installed.
A wide variety of lighting…